Prefixes
Where do we add prefixes?
We add prefixes to the beginning of the word.
Where do we add suffixes?
We add suffixes to the end of a root word.
What can you do with your body to count syllables?
We can clap our hands.
What two letters do we usually add to adjectives to turn them into adverbs?
-ly
your team must high five students from all other teams to earn 100 points
Well done!
What are the two prefixes we learned this semester?
What suffix did we learn this semester?
We learned -ful.
Can you count vowel letters to equal the number of syllables?
No, we can't.
How is an adverb different than an adjective?
An adverb describes a verb where as an adjective describes a noun.
What is the past tense of run?
The past tense of run is ran.
What do dis- and un- mean?
They both mean "not" or the opposite
What does -ful mean?
It means full of something.
How many syllables are in the word: chocolate?
There are two syllables.
change the adjective "quiet" into an adverb. Spell out the word
q-u-i-e-t-l-y
comparative- bigger
superlative- the biggest
Which prefix do we add to the word "true"?
We add "un". (untrue)
Can you add -ful to a noun to turn it into an adjective?
Yes you can, but not all nouns can become an adjective by adding -ful.
What is a syllable?
It is a part of a word that includes one vowel sound.
What is the rule for changing adjectives ending in y into adverbs?
You must change the y to an i and then add -ly.
Touch your toes 10 times and then shout "English is fun" together as a team to earn the points.
Awesome!
Give two examples of how to use prefixes un- and dis- in a sentence. Write and present.
Teacher's decision
Can all nouns turn into adjectives by adding suffixes?
No, they can't.
Break down and write the word "independent" in syllabic form.
in-de-pen-dent
Change the adjective fast into an adverb
It stays the same, fast.
What is the collective noun of bees?
The collective noun is "a swarm of bees".